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ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Environment Committee and the NCSL Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Committee. Rep. Smith was appointed to these committees by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).
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ATLANTA – The January 2013 edition of Georgia Trend Magazine named State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) one of the Most Influential Georgians of 2013.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently attended the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Southern States Energy Board Conference (SSEB) in Oklahoma City, OK. While in attendance, Rep. Smith served as a moderator for a panel discussion titled The Future of Clean Energy Development. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Attends Southern States Energy Board Conference”
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently served as a keynote panel speaker at the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. As Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Rep. Smith shared her unique understanding of Georgia’s environmental issues during the “State of the State” panel discussion. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Plays Key Role in the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference”
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1102 with a vote of 162 to 1, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), HB 1102 would encourage more individuals to participate in the Georgia Brownfield program, which offers liability protection and tax incentives for those who cleanup environmentally damaged land. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation that Increases Environmental Clean Up with Incentives”